Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42
A $60 night vision binocular for occasional wildlife watching from a porch or a tripod. Night Owl publishes little about its image quality.
Amazon $59.99$59.99
The Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 rates 3.3 among binoculars and goggles digital night vision devices; the Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x rates 2.8 among monoculars ones.
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Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x
#9 in MonocularsFull review
A basic $60 monocular for a first look at backyard wildlife at night. Expect a low-resolution picture and short battery life.
Amazon $59.99$59.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (binoculars and goggles and monoculars), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 | Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Image 25% | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) | 50 sensor and screen resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Optics 15% | 57 3x optical, 42 mm objective | 40 3x optical, 7.2° view |
| Runtime 15% | 50 runtime not published (neutral score used) | 6 2.5 h stated runtime |
| Value 15% | 100 $59.99 | 100 $59.99 |
| Waterproofing 10% | 50 water resistance not published (neutral score used) | 0 not water resistant |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Recording 5% | 50 records, resolution not published (neutral score used) | 16 records 480p |
| Claimed range 5% | 17 394 ft claimed | 50 range not claimed (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Night Owl Optics NOB3X-DG 3x42 | Night Owl Optics Night Scope 3x | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ||
| Type | Binocular | Monocular |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Optics | ||
| Optical magnification | 3x | 3x |
| Digital zoom | 2x | - |
| Objective lens | 42 mm | - |
| Field of view | - | 7.2 ° |
| IR illuminator | Yes | Yes |
| Claimed range in darkness | 394 ft | - |
| Recording and power | ||
| Video recording | Yes | 480p |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Battery | 2 x CR123A (not included) | 2 x CR123A |
| Runtime at night | - | 2.5 h |
| Build | ||
| Head mount included | No | No |
| Water protection | - | No |
| Weight | 15.3 oz | 10.6 oz |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |